In The Den with SIMBA / Robin & Alexis of SIMBA Talk About What SIMBA Is, Why It Matters, and How You Can Get Involved

In this very first episode of In the Den — a podcast collaboration between SIMBA and Spokast! — host Brennon sits down with Robin and Alexis of SIMBA to talk about the heart behind the show.They dive into what SIMBA stands for (literally and in spirit), how it supports small businesses and entrepreneurs across Spokane and Eastern Washington, and why launching this podcast was the next natural step in lifting up the voices that make our local economy thrive.If you’ve ever wondered what SIMBA is all about — or what it means to be part of a growing business community — this is where the journey begins.Learn more about SIMBA:🌐 Website: spokaneindependent.org📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/spokaneindependent📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/spokaneindependent📧 Join SIMBA: www.spokaneindependent.org/membershipLearn more about Spokast:🌐 Website: spokast.com📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/spokast.podcastsFind Logan Daniels MacDonald at logandanielmcdonald.comEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro to The Den Podcast01:37 Meet the Hosts: Brennan, Robin, and Alexis02:39 Robin's Role and Expertise at SIMBA04:30 Alexis' Role and Expertise at SIMBA06:03 Empowering Small Businesses: Success Stories09:19 The Origin and Mission of SIMA12:34 Supporting Local Economies and Advocacy24:00 Unique Challenges and Support for Immigrant-Owned Businesses30:16 Creating a Judgment-Free Safe Space31:02 Additional Services Offered by SIMBA33:24 SIMBA’s Outreach and Educational Programs36:02 Live Local: Supporting Local Businesses41:16 Launching the SIMA Podcast50:52 Membership Tiers and Benefits54:04 Where to find SIMBA